ABOUT DEVELOPER'S GAME JAM BY EPIPHANY GAMES 

Are you interested in building entertaining games with impact? Are you a budding or a seasoned game developer, game designer, artist, UI/UX expert, illustrator, writer? Are you striving to hone your skills and progress to the next level? 

Epiphany Games is back with its second Developers' Game Jam. The Jam is open for everyone - developers, non-developers, game designers or novices, artists, writers, anyone with a creative streak! However, be warned - this Game Jam is more challenging than the first one in 2020, with an equally worthwhile prize at the end - PUBLISHING! (Terms and conditions apply. Also, only the top teams will qualify based on different criteria as set by partnering publishers)

This Developer's Game Jam will be spread over two weeks starting from January 10 to January 23, 2022, with weekly workshops, webinars  and mentorship weekends as you go through your journey. The Closing Ceremony will be held on Zoom on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 7:00 pm PKT (GMT+5). 

Applications are due by Thursday, January 6, 2022 at: https://bit.ly/epiphanygamejam2 with the kick off event happening on Monday, January 10, 2022. A detailed schedule will be shared in due course.   So, apply individually or as teams to have some seriously MAD fun & learning!

WHAT IS THE THEME? The theme for this year's game jam is extremely interesting and fun. It will be announced once the Game Jam officially starts on January 10, 2022.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?  Epiphany Game Jam is open for all! You can participate individually or as a team from anywhere in Pakistan. Also, international participants are welcome as long as they team up with one Pakistani. We do recommend at least 3 to 5 members so you have someone to share the fun (and work load) with! A team with minimum 3 members - one games developer/programmer, one artist/illustrator and one game designer - is suggested. Experienced individuals/teams, especially women, are highly encouraged to apply! 

WHAT CAN I MAKE MY GAME IN? Anything, as long as it runs on Windows, browsers, mobile phones or tablets. Some commonly used platforms are Unity3D, Unreal Engine, Buildbox, Scratch etc.

WHAT ASSETS CAN I USE?  As long as you own it, you can use it! Avoid using art and audio assets that does not belong to you or is copyrighted. Also note, open APIs, plugins and scripts are allowed. You can also use previously developed code that has been developed by you.

HOW LONG IS THE GAME JAM FOR?  This year's Game Jam will be two weeks long to enable you to be thoughtful and creative about your game.

WHAT IS THE JUDGING CRITERIA? Games will be ranked on: 

• Game Mechanics
• Core Game Loop
• Alignment with the Theme
• Audio Visual Experience
• Most Original Game
• Most Relatable Game
• Best Overall Experience
• Crowd Favorite

WHO WILL JUDGE THE GAME? 

The games will be judged by a panel of experts from the games industry. The winner will receive fame and (some) fortune and hopefully, publishing deals. The results will be revealed when this process is over.

WHAT CAN I WIN? Besides fame, glory, social media celebrity status, a pat on the back, inner happiness, etc. etc. you will win a cash prize! Also, depending on the quality of the game, you may be able to have your game published! (terms and conditions apply) Now that is what we call a fantastic prize!! 

ANY DISCORD TO JOIN?  Yes! Click here to join:  https://discord.gg/Aw7GQX5Rnc

WHO IS BEHIND THE GAME JAM? This Developers' Game Jam is brought to you by Epiphany Games, an offshoot of Epiphany, with a mission to grow talent in the gaming industry & support diversity, inclusion & impact through games. This year's Developers' Game Jam is funded under the Australia Awards - Pakistan Small Grants Scheme. 

ADDITIONAL RULES 

- Be cool! Do not have the following - nudity, sexism, racism, abusive language or visuals

- There must be at least one Windows/browser build but other platforms (such as Mac,  iOS and Android) can be supported

- Remember to submit only one game per team

- Do remember to add the following:

1. Your project's title

2. Up to 150 words story behind the game

3. The names of the characters

4. A link to a playable version

5. A video of the game play

6. A nice visual